US Bridges

IH 35E over N Grove Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 2.25 MI S of Bus 77 · Structure no. 180710004804524

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E over N Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E over N Grove Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,300 by 2034. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 118 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35E
CrossesN Grove Creek
Location2.25 MI S of Bus 77
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46844, -96.83972
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2014)
Projected traffic51,300 by 2034
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E over N Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E over N Grove Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35E over N Grove Creek carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E over N Grove Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E over N Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.